Buds Theatre’s latest production hopes to bring the issue of race to the foreground, but while it’s a good watch, Gwen Pew wishes that certain aspects were better executed ★★★☆☆ 30 Jan 2015: Buds Theatre had good intentions when they decided to stage Suhayla El-Bushra’s play, Pigeons, which first made its debut at London’s Royal Court two … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Pigeons’ Review
26 Jan 2015: Since it formed in 2000, Tokyo-based collective teamLab have aimed to make ‘the border between technology, art and design more ambiguous’. Local viewers may have seen their quirky digital works at Art Stage, the 2013 Singapore Biennale or Ikkan Art Gallery; the latter will host a group show that includes a new teamLab installation. … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Moving Light, Roving Sight’
The famous meow-sical may no longer be the most cutting-edge of shows, but the production that’s currently in town is nonetheless a valiant effort, says Gwen Pew ★★★☆☆ 16 Jan 2015: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s feline-themed musical ran for 18 and 21 years on Broadway and in the West End respectively. If the show were a child, it … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Cats’ Review
There’s a whole calendar of events lined up as Art Week returns with a flourish. Gwen Pew puts together a guide – artistically, of course – to cover all your bases 5 Jan 2015: Are you looking for a work of art to spruce up your wall? Or is one of your resolutions to become more … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Guide to Art Week 2015
Get your cultural calendar out and start planning – Gwen Pew rounds up the theatre highlights of 2015 5 Jan 2015: Plays We’re a little older, a little wiser, but growing up is not always smooth sailing. The question of loyalty is explored in an original production of You Think, I Thought, Who Confirm? by Yellow Chair Production … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Theatre Highlights of 2015
The Dim Sum Dollies are staging their official comeback show with Denise Tan replacing the late, great Emma Yong. Gwen Pew chats with the group’s newest member 10 Dec 2015: It’s 8pm on a Thursday night, and Denise Tan is tired after a long day. She spent the morning and early afternoon hosting Lunchtime Jukebox on … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The History of Singapore Part 2’
Whether you want a few beers with mates or a top DJ, Dean Chew, co-founder of record label Darker Than Wax, selects Singapore’s best night spots. Interview by Gwen Pew. 21 Nov 2014: 1925 Microbrewery & Restaurant One of the newest microbreweries in town, 1925 opened in May, but is already a hit with the locals. … Continue reading The Guardian: Top 10 Nightlife Venues in Singapore
It’s been ten years since the international touring production of Mamma Mia was last in Singapore, but the feel-good musical has lost none of its sunny sparkles as it returns this month, say Gwen Pew. 23 Nov 2014: If you’re looking for a place to escape from the rainy days we’ve been getting lately, look … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Review
Gwen Pew chats with respected actor Ebizo Ichikawa XI on kabuki and noh as the two Japanese theatrical forms come together for the first time on an international stage. 12 Nov 2014: There’s no shortage of international works staged in Singapore, but this month sees the arrival of something special. Two of Japan’s most revered theatrical forms – kabuki and noh – … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Japan Theater’
The past, present and future collide in a new exhibition by Andre Tan. Gwen Pew speaks with the time-travelling artist to find out more. 7 Nov 2014: One of Singapore’s most beloved pop artists, Andre Tan, is back this month with a new solo exhibition. RE is a fresh series of paintings adapted from masterpieces and given a curious, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Andre Tan
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